fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced

320 pages | first published 2011

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The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. And there are no strangers in the town of Near. These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life.  But when an actual stranger—a boy who seems to fade like smoke—appears outside...
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Summary of 5680 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 69%
dark 55%
tense 36%
emotional 23%
hopeful 10%
sad 8%
reflective 5%
lighthearted 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 34% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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